In this study, it is aimed to present an activity to develop students' creative thinking skills. To that end, 'Take Out One-Add One Activity' has been implemented. The activity has been applied to six gifted and talented students attending the Individual Talent Recognition Program at the Science and Art Center. In the first stage of the activity,…

Great performance is a wonder to observe. We may notice creativity, excellent technique, or content mastery. What we may not notice is a set of mental and social skills that allow a person to show his or her best work. This article recommends that these psychosocial skills be explicitly and deliberately cultivated via programming, coaching, and…

In recent years, art education has been recognized as a suitable tool for enhancing emotional intelligence and nurturing a child's creative development. However, it seems that the education of art has lost the race against other primary school subjects, with only a minimal number of lessons being taught. The establishment of the afternoon art…

Competitions are recommended for identifying and providing for the exceptional talents of young people. Competitions have been a cornerstone of gifted education, putting talents to the test by enabling gifted students to showcase their abilities and receive acknowledgement and recognition for their talents. Competitions have been noted as "a…

The author briefly examines theories of creativity, describes problems in its identification, and cites implications for gifted education of creativity training research done over the last 20 years. (CL)

The article describes the life and work of E. Paul Torrance, long associated with gifted education. His career is traced and his beliefs in the importance of identifying and developing creativity are discussed. (CL)

Reading for primary level gifted children should provide for more appropriate experiences than by mere adaptations of the regular reading program. Early identification should be followed by small group instruction in which gifted students are encouraged to read widely, creatively, and critically. (CL)

A composite technique blending photography and autobiography, known as autophotography, was used to unleash individual and group potential in a twelve-year participatory community.

The author proposes an inservice teacher training course on creativity which emphasizes the historical and theoretical aspects of creativity; the environmental contributors to creativity (through biographical analysis of the lives of creative individuals); the identification of creative potential; and the application of creativity theories and…

The article, excerpted from an interview with A. Lopez and C. Payne, focuses on research on creativity and giftedness among minority students. Also considered are teaching methods, programs and materials, identification, relationship between native language and creativity, and teacher preparation. (CL)

Five articles on art education for the gifted touch on topics which include identifying artistic talent, encouraging aesthetic development, using art as a means of visual communication, career decision making for the artistic student, and creative learning and teaching through sketchbooks. (SB)

Responding to a definition of creativity, 449 Chinese language teachers identified imagination foremost, followed by inspiration and original ideas as a component of effective writing. Teachers identified developing student confidence and providing an open atmosphere as essential means of fostering creativity. The majority of teachers, however,…

Describes the fierce competition and the selection process involved in gaining entrance into the Republic of Singapore's Art Elective Program. Discusses this curriculum's enriched and accelerated art program in which students gain a broader education and outlook. Activities include a live-in camp and an overseas trip for secondary students. (KO)

This interview with a gifted adult, Curt Dempster, the artistic director of the Ensemble Studio Theater, New York City, explores his career development, his suggestions for identifying artistic talent in children, his ideas about intensive training programs for talented children, and his concerns about the role of arts in contemporary culture. (DB)

This paper describes characteristics of creatively gifted children and explains why new procedures are necessary to identify creative children with exogenous behavior disorders. Educational strategies are needed that will give these children independence, so that their creative potential can flourish. (PP)